New rules mandate four-stream segregation, polluter pays penalties, and digital monitoring to strengthen India’s waste management ecosystem. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, replacing the earlier 2016 framework. Issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the new…
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CAQM Reviews Rajasthan NCR Air Pollution Plans for 2026
Jaipur: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Rajasthan to significantly strengthen its air pollution control strategies across NCR districts, setting ambitious reduction targets and tightening sector-wise compliance. High-Level Review of NCR Districts A high-level review meeting chaired by CAQM Chairperson Shri Rajesh Verma was held in Jaipur…
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Carbon Market Expanded to 208 Polluting Sectors
New Delhi: The Government of India has expanded the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) by notifying Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets for 208 additional carbon-intensive sectors, including Petroleum Refineries, Petrochemicals, Textiles, and Secondary Aluminium. Expanding the Compliance Mechanism Issued on January 13, 2026, this notification brings a total of 490…
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India’s Solar Boom Faces a Growing Solar Waste Challenge
India’s rapid rise as a global solar power leader is often celebrated as a major climate success. With abundant sunlight and strong policy support, solar energy has spread from massive desert parks to rooftops in cities, towns and villages. However, experts warn that behind this clean energy transition lies a…
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NCB Marks Foundation Day with Carbon Uptake Report
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India–NCB Carbon Uptake Report was formally released during the 63rd Foundation Day celebrations of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), marking an important milestone in India’s journey toward sustainable construction and climate accountability. The event also witnessed the inauguration of…
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Adaptation finance gap widens India urges scale-up at CoP30
India flags widening gap and calls for global collective action At the Baku High-Level Dialogue on Adaptation held during CoP30 in Belém, Brazil, Shri Bhupender Yadav said adaptation must be treated as “an essential investment, not an optional add-on.” He cited the 2025 Adaptation Gap Report to underline the scale…
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Rajasthan Inaugurates First ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’
Rajasthan Inaugurates First ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ in Alwar Rajasthan celebrated a significant milestone in environmental conservation today as Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the state’s first ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ at Pratap Bandh, Alwar. The event featured a symbolic tree plantation ceremony, highlighting the park’s role as a green…